Testimonials of the Week

Tummy Tuck, Female, Hertfordshire

Dear Mr Sojitra,

i would like to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the fantastic surgery you performed on me.  For the first time in many years i am feeling confident that i will have my pain free life back and although its early days the difference is already huge.

I cannot thank you enough for supporting me in the journey throughout and also the amazing job you did – it’s a joy to look at myself in the mirror even though i am still swollen!

You’ve given me my life back!!!

thank you

Lorna

Breast Enlargement, Female, North London

Since my early teens I was forever self conscious over my breasts, not only did I constantly wear baggy clothes to hide the size of my breasts but I also struggled to be confident in my appearance as an effect. After careful consideration I began looking at my options with breast augmentation most desirable. Fortunately for myself I did not have too look far regarding my choice of surgeon due to an impeccable recommendation from a family member and having read great testimonies online, I was lead straight to Nilesh Sojitra and his team at Spire hospital in Harpenden.  From beginning to end I received fantastic correspondence from Carolyn who discussed my consultation prior to meeting Nilesh and informed me of what to expect from the consultation along with the price. Furthermore, Carolyn was also able to pencil in a procedure date, at my request – providing my consultation was to go well of course.  I was not disappointed when my consultation arrived with Nilesh, he was very professional and supportive throughout, giving me some much needed advice and answering all questions I had clearly. Therefore, I had no hesitation to confirm the pencilled date right away, this then lead me to meet Teresa. Teresa was lovely, reassuring and knowledgeable throughout my whole surgery experience, prior and pre surgery.  When my surgery day arrived I could not of been more confident on my choice, Spire was a lovely welcoming hospital and I was placed in my own room with en-suite where I was admitted quickly and efficiently. Prior to surgery Nilesh came to prep me for surgery and answer any last minute queries or worries I may have had. The minutes running up to the surgery itself are slightly blurry but I do remember Alan, a very settling friendly anaesthetist accompanied by an equally friendly team around him.  Pre surgery Nilesh and Teresa both visited me along with the nurse, I felt extremely sick but was cared for very well and left later with my family in the evening, feeling mildly dozy but well. Following my surgery I have returned to Spire hospital a number times, all of which have been necessary routine check ups from very friendly, clean efficient staff- I could not have asked for a better service from all the staff I have had the pleasure of meeting throughout.  Overall, my confidence has doubled as my implants have settled and I could not be happier in myself. For anyone looking to undergo cosmetic surgery I would highly recommend Nilesh and its fantastic team, all together they offer a great knowledge and easy experience, making everything go smoothly but also enjoyable.

Breast Augmentation, Female, Bushey

All of the team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, at no stage did I feel in the least bit pressurised into making decisions before I

fully understood the ramifications.  Nilesh Sojitra was a consummate professional at all times and I would especially like to thank Carolyn, Teresa & Dev who were informative, knowledgeable and above all really friendly.

There was always someone I could contact at any time during the day and evening, before & after my operation if I had any questions or concerns.

I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to undertake the procedure, which has left me feeling entirely satisfied with the results.

L

Breast Enlargement (Mummy Makeover), Female, Hertfordshire

I am a 39 year old woman and after 2 pregnancies and breastfeeding both children for a year, my breasts took some ‘beating’ and lost both perkiness and size. I was postponing my decision about breast augmentation for a long while, as I was not keen on big, artificial breasts – I didn’t want a dramatic change and  was not sure if it was possible to achieve just a simple, natural looking, but ‘perky’ cleavage, which would not scream ‘boob job’!  Dr Sojitra managed to achieve just that – I went up 2 sizes after the surgery, but 3 months later and people around me actually still haven’t realised that I had my breasts ‘done’ – the look is very natural and my breasts look like what they used to look before pregnancies (even better!)  – without a need to wear a push up bra.

The whole team works together very well – Carolyn is very efficient in replying to emails and queries and she managed to change the surgery slot for me to accommodate my holiday plans, which was much appreciated.  Nilesh is confident, relaxed and friendly and answers all the questions with honesty.  Teresa is really lovely – her support is crucial on the day of the surgery and afterwards – I felt reassured to know she is around to answer my questions and check on me.  She kept in touch after the surgery by phone calls and texts to make sure I was doing fine – she is always smiling and very knowledgeable.

My biggest worry was the surgery itself – I really do not like hospitals – I even opted to have a water births to avoid going into hospital with my babies!   But SPIRE is a lovely little hospital, everything was efficient and smooth. I was admitted in the morning, quickly checked by Dr Sojitra and the anaesthesiologist, and in a little while I was walked into the theatre and directly to the operating table, where I was given the anaesthetic.  I woke up an hour later in the recovery room and was wheeled back to my room.  A bit dozy, but the pain was very manageable and I was checked on by a nurse every half an hour or so.  Unfortunately I had a reaction to anaesthetics and was throwing up, but it was soon fixed by an injection and once my stomach calmed down the nurse made sure I had some toast and water on hand, while my husband kept me company.  By 3 pm I was ready to go home – I was very impressed, that all there was to remind me of the surgery was two plasters across the incisions and a sport bra – no dressing to change and absolutely no bruises or marks. I had my surgery on Wednesday; I was off pain killers after a couple of days, could have my first shower on Sunday and was back to work on Monday – with nobody wiser. I had to wear the sports bra I was given by the hospital for 6 weeks, but it was no trouble, after the initial few days getting used to it, it became like the second skin.  I had stitches removed by Teresa two weeks later – didn’t feel a thing, it was all over in a couple of minutes. It takes some time for the implants to settle to the right position (they sit a bit high straight after the surgery and are swollen to start with), but now after 3 months they seem to be all settled.

I am very active and spend a lot of time in the gym weight training – I was worried about how the surgery would influence my performance, but I have no issues whatsoever – after the 6 week recommended break from the gym I am able to do everything I have done before and I do not feel any pain or pulling.  I actually keep forgetting I had my breasts done, because they feel completely as my own, which was exactly what I hoped for!

Overall, I was very happy with the care I have received and I would highly recommend Dr Sojitra’s team for anybody who is considering cosmetic surgery.

 

Blepharoplasty, Female, Hertfordshire

I had suffered from very heavy eyelids for at least 2 years, I always looked tired and hid behind sunglasses for photographs. I had a consultation with Mr Sojitra to talk about an eyelid reduction who talked me through the procedure and said that having it done under local anaesthetic would be best. From the time I was admitted to spire Harpenden, my treatment was 1st class. The operation took less than an hour, and I didn’t feel a thing.  All the theatre staff were so friendly and kept me at ease. Mr Sojitra and his nurse made sure that I was always comfortable throughout the operation. I returned home later that day. Bruising started appearing the next day, but by day 10 you could hardly see any bruising left.  The results have been amazing, friends and family can’t believe the difference. I now wish I had had this procedure years ago.

A

Abdominoplasty and Liposuction, Female, Hertfordshire

After a c-section nightmare, i was in constant pain & restricted in my movements. I was terrified at the prospect of abdominoplasty to rectify problems caused by the initial procedure. After much deliberation I met with Nilesh & instantly felt very comfortable with his relaxed, albeit very confident approach. I thought about it for a few months, then took the decision to have the surgery. There was no pressure. I visited Nilesh again just for reassurance. He understood my concerns, put my mind at ease.
On the day of surgery I was incredibly calm, I was in good hands. The pain was a lot, however it was managed very well by the wonderful staff, always on hand. I had a 2 night stay at spire harpenden.
I didn’t encounter any serious problems post surgery, just paranoid that I would get an infection in the stitches. It never happened, the dressing was changed & kept very clean by Teresa, the lovely lady who gives all the help & support you need. Considering I was so terrified, I can’t believe it went so well. 2-3 months post surgery I was feeling better than ever. It will be 12 months until all settles down I’m told. I’ll always be grateful to Nilesh, Carolyn & Teresa & the team for being the reason I feel better now, than my old self ever did!

Diane T

Breast Augmentation, Female, South London

I’d been to other plastic surgeons for consultations but not gone ahead with my planned breast augmentation as I couldn’t quite place my trust in them.  Nilesh Sojitra at Spire was different.  I had one friendly contact throughout to answer all my queries, a calm and relaxed surgeon, and a cheerful, honest nurse. I wholeheartedly recommend Spire and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

T

Tummy Tuck and Breast Enlargement, Female, North London

I’m a 39 year old woman, who after having had two children found I could not shift my baby belly, I realised a tummy tuck was my only option. After looking into surgeons, I came across Nilesh Sojitra at the Spire Hospital.

At my first consultation I found Nilesh very easy going and easy to talk to. He went through what I could expect from a tummy tuck and that it was not a procedure to take lightly, we also spoke about breast implants as this was also something I had thought of having done, he recommended doing both together. I went away with all my info.

I had a second consultation with Nilesh confirming that I wished to go ahead. I tried different sized implants to find the ones that suited my frame best. I was happy with everything, so I was booked in for the 11th of December 2013. Carolyn, Nilesh’s personal assistant took me around the hospital rooms to just give me an idea of what to expect, and also answered questions.

On the day of my surgery, I was check in and showed to my room and given time to settle in before the nurses came and did blood pressure etc. Nileshs came up sometime later to mark out on me and check all was well.

After surgery I was taken back to my room, a bit spaced out and very sore. The nurses popped in every half an hour or so. I saw Nilesh later that evening, and also Teresa the cosmetic nurse, both saying everything went well and he was pleased with the surgery.

Once home, I found it tougher than i thought, but I had Teresa checking in via text every day, she would answer any questions I had and always put my mind at ease.

 I’m now 10 weeks post op and very pleased with the results, and I know I still have a few months until I get the full affect. Nilesh and his team did a great job ………… …………

Thank you

R